Buying gear in Christchurch - where to go?

[TuonoTom]

Hi guys. I just got my first bike, a CBR250RR. I'm getting my learners on friday. I live in Christchurch and need to get all the gear. Where are some good places to go? And what should I be spending on what?

Cheers for the help

Tom

[karla]

Hi guys. I just got my first bike, a CBR250RR. I'm getting my learners on friday. I live in Christchurch and need to get all the gear. Where are some good places to go? And what should I be spending on what?

Cheers for the help

Tom

Awesome, welcome to KB Tom :) I got a lot of my gear at Budget Motorcycle Spares (http://http://yellow.co.nz/companies/Chains/Budget-Motorcycle-Spares/100684324_1187.html) in Opawa, it's worth taking a look in there to get an idea of prices for new gear. Leather and Lace have good range of jackets and draggin jeans too.

[Mikkel]

Depends on your budget... If you're looking at spending big bucks Sportszone has got Alpinestar Leathers and Arai Helmets.

Personally I like the guys at Street and Sport (the Triumph dealership) and I'm sure Phil and Sarah will take good care of you if you pop in there.

Congratulations on the bike - one of the nicest 250 sports out there and pretty much the best year as well! Have fun!

[Mikkel]

Leather and Lace have good range of jackets and draggin jeans too.

Mmmm, lace.... I can just picture Tom in lace on his CBR. :drool:

-Get some good gear mate - it's worth it when you crash!

[TuonoTom]

Depends on your budget... If you're looking at spending big bucks Sportszone has got Alpinestar Leathers and Arai Helmets.

Personally I like the guys at Street and Sport (the Triumph dealership) and I'm sure Phil and Sarah will take good care of you if you pop in there.

Congratulations on the bike - one of the nicest 250 sports out there and pretty much the best year as well! Have fun!

Hi Mikkel. I got a pre purchase inspection on the bike at Street and Sport. They were great to deal with, so I'll probably go see them again for the gear. What do you guys think of Casbolts? I've heard a real mix of comments about that place...

Mmmm, lace.... I can just picture Tom in lace on his CBR.

Ok thats a bit of a scary thing to say ha ha.

Thanks for the welcome guys, I can see the motorcycle community (in NZ and around the world) is awesome! Can't wait to get on my bike.

Tom

[Oakie]

Yeah, 'Budget Motorcycle Spares' (not far from AMI Stadium) are worth a look. Good range and good prices. Not a flashy shop but I guess that's how they keep their prices down.

[imdying]

What do you guys think of Casbolts? I've heard a real mix of comments about that place...Ignore it all, go and have a look for yourself :)

Other than that, the boys have it pretty well covered.

[Mikkel]

Ok thats a bit of a scary thing to say ha ha.

Me saying it is not the scary thing if you think about it for a second :no:


Anyway, my personal recommendation would be to go around to pretty much all of the bike shops and have a look at their selection. Try on different brands and sizes and THEN start thinking about what you want. Whether you want leather or cordura, whether you want one-or two-piece, whether you want zip-together, etc, etc.

Have fun shopping, most of the guys out there are really good guys.

[karla]

Me saying it is not the scary thing if you think about it for a second :no:


Anyway, my personal recommendation would be to go around to pretty much all of the bike shops and have a look at their selection. Try on different brands and sizes and THEN start thinking about what you want. Whether you want leather or cordura, whether you want one-or two-piece, whether you want zip-together, etc, etc.

Have fun shopping, most of the guys out there are really good guys.

I agree - start with a baseline and shop! It's fun out there on Manchester Street. :rolleyes:

Street and Sport are having a pre-Brass Monkey sale this Thursday at 5.30, with bbq and drinks. Well worth a look, their gear is great quality.

[TygerTung]

Cycletreads is pretty good for lids, have got all my lids off don there. Often the harley shop are good for gloves.

[jim.cox]

What do you guys think of Casbolts? I've heard a real mix of comments about that place...


Well, lets put it this way: I ride a Ducati, so I buy oil for my bike from the place next door...

[Oakie]

There's also a place on the eastern side of Fitzgerald Ave a couple of blocks before Moorehouse. They do jackets and pants. Good range of leather but also some decent synthetic gear too. Worth a look. I got Mrs Oakie's jacket from there.

[MIXONE]

I agree - start with a baseline and shop! It's fun out there on Manchester Street. :rolleyes:

Street and Sport are having a pre-Brass Monkey sale this Thursday at 5.30, with bbq and drinks. Well worth a look, their gear is great quality.

Hey karla was that you in the lace teddy waving to all the motorists on Manchester the other night then?Careful girl you'll get a chestcold.:rofl:

[SDU]

There's also a place on the eastern side of Fitzgerald Ave a couple of blocks before Moorehouse. They do jackets and pants. Good range of leather but also some decent synthetic gear too. Worth a look. I got Mrs Oakie's jacket from there.

You mean Leather Image -they are on the corner off fitzgerald & Leeds St. Have gotten reasonable priced good gear off them. Also check out Just motorcycles -Hawke St New Brighton.

Oh yeah Welcome to the Nuthouse!

[MIXONE]

Don't forget Leather Direct on Fitzgerald.There's some really nice gear in there.
I love the smell of leather shops!!!
Refer above for correct name and place.

[JMemonic]

Anyway, my personal recommendation would be to go around to pretty much all of the bike shops and have a look at their selection. Try on different brands and sizes and THEN start thinking about what you want. Whether you want leather or cordura, whether you want one-or two-piece, whether you want zip-together, etc, etc.

Exactly try on different gear, and shop around, its worth taking the time to get something you are happy with and confident in.


I agree - start with a baseline and shop! It's fun out there on Manchester Street. :rolleyes:

Street and Sport are having a pre-Brass Monkey sale this Thursday at 5.30, with bbq and drinks. Well worth a look, their gear is great quality.

This could be worth a look as they have some specials on, also don't forget Trevor Pierce, ok they have a smallish selection but great service imho.

[karla]

Hey karla was that you in the lace teddy waving to all the motorists on Manchester the other night then?Careful girl you'll get a chestcold.:rofl:

LOL - no, no, that was me in the nice smelling leathers :innocent: ~ lmao.








Yeah sure, mutton dressed as lamb....

[TuonoTom]

Thanks for the advice guys! I ended up getting my gear from the guys at Street and Sport. Have to say they are awesome to deal with, had a pre purchase inspection done there and they were great.

[helenoftroy]

Hi there Tom.Pleased that you have got some gear sorted

Son Sam(Casualty) has had his cibby for about 7 months.Its been an awesome bike he loves it

I liked riding it so much i brought my first roadbike,the Ducati

If you ever want a riding buddy PM us :2thumbsup

[karla]

Thanks for the advice guys! I ended up getting my gear from the guys at Street and Sport. Have to say they are awesome to deal with, had a pre purchase inspection done there and they were great.

They really are cool down there aren't they! Warm fuzzy :clap:

Went to the sale tonight, and it was just a lovely place to be hanging around in, someone likened it to a second home but I'm not that bad! <yet>. Sausage sizzle, coffee and company ... wanted to stay on. I don't get to shop too much, so bought myself a couple of wee things, plus they put a new brake on and pumped up my tyres for me.

They will be opening the shop up again next Thursday night if anyone is in the same boat as me and finds it difficult to get in during the week.

[simonnn]

Hi guys. I just got my first bike, a CBR250RR. I'm getting my learners on friday. I live in Christchurch and need to get all the gear. Where are some good places to go? And what should I be spending on what?

Cheers for the help

Tom

Get a Shark Helmet they are safe and well specced and cost as little as $199.00.

Gear get Ixon its great and well priced.

Boots there are some good prices on Oxtar or TCX at the moment.

Go see Don at Cycletreads/pit lane in Manchester Street.

[idleidolidyll]

Buying gear in Chch?

Too expensive, go to the West Coast where they grow the suff and get it wholesale